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The SUNY College of Optometry is fully committed to developing outstanding optometrists and vision scientists, making new discoveries that advance our profession and improving lives by providing exceptional care and public service. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our students have a successful and fulfilling career.

The College offers an exceptional curriculum for its students, with opportunities to augment learning through a broad array of elective courses and other opportunities. Here are some of the things that make the SUNY College of Optometry a particularly unique and excellent place to learn and develop your career:

The University Eye Center (UEC) is one of the largest and most diverse eye and vision care clinics in the country. Students begin working in the UEC during their first year in our OD program and continue with greater responsibility as they progress.

The Clinical Vision Research Center conducts cutting-edge clinical research that has the potential to produce revolutionary advancements in the treatment and care of patients.

The Career Development Center actively helps our students, residents and alumni achieve their career goals through innovative programs like the annual Career Symposium and the Family of Mentors program.

The MBA Certificate Program was developed in 2013 in conjunction with SUNY Empire State College as a way to provide SUNY Optometry students with a convenient and manageable way to get a business education to complement their optometric studies.

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There are a number of ways to learn more about what optometry, vision science and SUNY have to offer:

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Come to our Open House – We offer two each year, one in the spring and one in the fall.

Visit our campus – We welcome anyone who wants to see for themselves what we’re all about and meet personally with an admissions counselor to discuss their professional pursuits.

Participate in one of our unique CSTEP Programs – Each year—once in the spring and once in the fall—we offer a unique, two-week internship program that immerses participants in the world of optometry. In addition, each summer we offer a free graduate-level course on vision science.

A member of our admissions team would be happy to meet with your pre-health/pre-optometry group and provide insight as well as tips for building a competitive application.

Also, theIncreasing Diversity by Engaging All (IDEA) initiative at SUNY Optometry is designed to expose and prepare students to pursue the field of optometry by providing resources, tips and life management skills to help them become competitive applicants for the Doctor of Optometry program.
To find out more, connect with IDEA at: